Caves of Qud

it is a very quud game. i'm not a fan of permadeath, but with the help of "roleplay" play style and the quicksave/quickload advanced option, it's getting a 5/5.

Wonderful gameplay experience, cannot wait for more. The kind of game that gets me excited for the prospect of DLC

Not only does this game absolutely ooze charm, it's a brilliant play throughout the whole span. There's a very solid sense of progression that continues throughout the whole experience, and so many new intracacies and objects pop up all the time. It's so fun discovering new items and mechanics every other screen (even if they're trying to kill you!)

A fantastic depth of gameplay and imagination. Don't let the visuals fool you, there's more here than you might think. Be aware that this system is an investment to learn to play. But also know that this investment pays off to those interested in a rich, science fantasy world, and rpg's

I caught wind of Caves of Qud while watching GDC lectures on youtube, and was enamored with the idea of a game that not only procedurally generated it's world and moment to moment encounters, but also the lore of the gameworld itself. The number of strange character possibilities and wild adventures possible in Caves of Qud are staggering, and unlike the games it seeks to emulate or some of those who stand alongside it, it isn't needlessly obtuse, taking the opportunity to blend together just enough old school sensibility with just enough modern convenience to lead you into a fun and complex - but not overly so - first hour or so of play as you figure out the general mechanics and systems that go into it. It's a solid ROLE playing game, as well. The control you have over your character's abilities is amazing and fun and whether you have a favorite build stored in your library or like to play with the challenge builds offered during creation you'll always find a way to make a fun and interesting character, even if their design means they aren't long for the world. Add to that the charming tile graphics and incredibly atmospheric music and you've got a great night in of gaming (play it with the lights off and delve into a cavern! It's suitably spooky!) Long story short? I'm a four legged teleporting nomad who can distill her sweat into drinking water and occassionally summons a murderous evil twin into the world. A sublime experience.